This CLE is cancelled. We will try to reschedule it for a later date. Please contact info@ramseybar.org with any questions. Presenter: Laura Miles, Guardian ad Litem Manager, Second Judicial District Laura Miles of the Ramsey County GAL program will present information about the Guardian ad Litem program, and answer these questions and more. We will talk about mandatory and permissive appointments, and the Guardian ad Litem role in paternity cases, orders for protection, and custody and parenting time matters. Bring questions!…

January 2019

The RCBA Diversity Committee is offering a series of Green Line Lunches at restaurants along University Avenue. It’s a great opportunity to network and try out a new lunch spot. No reservation necessary. Participants order off the regular lunch menu and pay for their own lunch. Homi (Mexican) 864 University Ave W. (Victoria St Station) St. Paul

Sweeney's Saloon 96 Dale Street North, St. Paul Join us for a free drink, appetizers, and an opportunity to socialize. New and experienced lawyers are encouraged to attend. If you’re interested in getting involved with the New Lawyers section, please come early (4:30) for a section meeting.

Presenters: Molly Lekander, Ramsey County Recorder and Registrar of Titles; Todd Uecker, Ramsey County Recorder and Registrar of Titles Common errors in document drafting and offer general recording tips for attorneys practicing in the areas of real estate, trusts and estates, and family law. Topics covered include fees, well certificates and eCRVs, acknowledgements and jurats, legal descriptions, delinquent taxes, calculating Mortgage Registry Tax and State Deed Tax, the advantages of electronic recording, and accessing county records for research or abstracting purposes.…

Presenter: David Schultz, Hamline University* Studies show that the legal professional faces one of the highest percentages of depression and addiction, often impacting work, family, and personal lives. We think it can never be us and it someone else’s problem. But could it be you? This CLE draws upon Brian Cuban’s memoire The Addicted Lawyer: Tales of the Bar, Booze, Blow, and Redemption to examine the traits of the addicted lawyer, how the legal professional potentially enables this behavior, and…

ANNUAL EVENTS

Throughout the year, RCBA sponsors numerous social, fundraiser, and community outreach events. These include the annual Judges’ Dinner, Memorials, Annual Meeting, Golf Tournament, Bench & Bar Benefit, and Holiday Party. Other events include monthly New Lawyers Happy Hours, Sidebar: Meet the New Judges Happy Hours, and Off the Record Dinners with judges from Ramsey County.

Judges’ Dinner

The Judges of Ramsey County showcase their talents in a variety show and dinner held each spring. The 2019 Judges' Dinner will be held on Thursday, March 28.

Memorials

The RCBA Memorials are held each spring to honor local attorneys and judges that have passed in the previous year. This year's special session will be held on Friday, April 12.

Annual Meeting

The RCBA Annual Meeting is held each May to recap the year.

Golf Tournament

Held each summer, the annual Ramsey County Bar Foundation Golf Tournament is a fundraiser for the Foundation. The 2018 tournament was held at Dellwood Country Club in July.

Families First Halloween Party

For over 20 years, RCBA volunteer attorneys organized the Families First Picnic in the summer for more than 200 children and their family members from economically disadvantaged St. Paul neighborhoods. In 2017, the Families First event changed to a Halloween Party serving the same St. Paul neighborhoods as the previous summer picnics. The Families First Halloween Party is held in late October at John A. Johnson Elementary.

Bench & Bar Benefit

The Bench & Bar Benefit, held in the fall of each year, is the major fundraiser for the Ramsey County Bar Foundation. Half of the money raised at the event is given directly to Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services. The other half is awarded in grants to other law-related organizations. The 2018 event was held on Saturday, November 3 at the St. Paul Hotel.

Holiday Party

The RCBA Holiday Party is a social gathering to celebrate the season with friends and colleagues. This year's party will be on Thursday, December 13 at the Lexington. Reserve your tickets at www.ramseybar.org/holidayparty/

Happy Hours Hosted by the New Lawyers Section

Every month, the New Lawyers get together at various local bars. These events are a great way to meet colleagues and also to network with seasoned legal professionals.

Sidebar: Meet the New Judges Happy Hours

This semi-annual happy hour is held to welcome the new judges of the Ramsey County District Court.

Off the Record Dinners

Enjoy a meal and informal conversation with a Ramsey County District Court or Appellate Court Judge at a local restaurant.